"Sample" Sale

I went up to Barney's with my sister last Saturday. I had heard a rumor that if you spent $175, you got a big big big free gift with purchase, and I am that sucker. I love free beauty products more than anything. I had to buy RC his Sharp's anyway, and Barney's is one of the few reliable outlets. I also figure that between my sis and I we could easily spend that much.

Let's just say the rumors were true. We actually ended up in the Men's Department, because we were getting the shaving stuff, but you know what? It worked out better for us. They were so excited to help girls in the boys department, they gave us both the women's gift AND the men's. (RC was HAPPY!) Robin got some shampoo and conditioner, and I got the loveliest Acqua di Parma fragrance. But more on that some other time.

We couldn't wait to get home and see what goodies there were in our great new bag of treasure. We split it up, and there was Kanebo, Cle de Peau, Remede, YSL, Annick Goutal. Standouts were a large bottle of Nars Body Glow, which I already love, but never want to spend actual money on, and two full lipsticks. One is a great deep matte red by Vincent Longo, called Fore-Plush. It will be great for acting out all those Olsen Twin fashion dreams. The other was a glamourous shimmery nude, Super Nova by Chantecaille. I wore it all weekend. Did I mention I never wear lipstick? (It just gets on everything!) But I love getting it for free!!!!

I am carefully trying each product. Tomorrow I will tell you what's worth actually buying, what you should sample, and what you can give away.